scathing in French
scathing in French is cinglant, acerbe — scathing means harshly critical.
scathing in French
cinglant
Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic.
acerbe
Harmful or painful; acerbic.
What does "scathing" mean?
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adjective Harshly critical.
"The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film."
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scathing in a sentence
- The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film.
- Her scathing remarks left him speechless.
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What is "scathing" in French?
"scathing" in French is cinglant, acerbe. scathing means: Harshly critical.
How do you use "scathing" in a sentence?
Example: "The critic wrote a scathing review of the new film." In French, "scathing" is cinglant, acerbe.
Are there other ways to say "scathing" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "scathing": cinglant, acerbe.
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